London VegFest 2015
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hungryraccoon
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I was meant to go but they sent me the wrong tickets. All a big unorganised mess. It happened to some other people too...was really disappointed.
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Useless.
I read that London OktoberFest was cancelled this weekend only 20 minutes before it was about to start.
Useless.I read that London OktoberFest was cancelled this weekend only 20 minutes before it was about to start.
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I read that London OktoberFest was cancelled this weekend only 20 minutes before it was about to start.
Why is that ?
hungryraccoon
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There were lots of complaints - Great Ormond Street hospital were there (who test on animals) a stand with dreamcatchers etc made from leather & feathers where there, and the primal Pantry had posters up advocating a paleo diet consisting of meat & dairy. Lol ridiculous.
But on a positive note, 12k people attended which goes to show how many people are either vegetarian/vegan or at least interested enough in the lifestyle to attend
But on a positive note, 12k people attended which goes to show how many people are either vegetarian/vegan or at least interested enough in the lifestyle to attend
hungryraccoon
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Also, they didn't refund my tickets or offer a replacement for the right day as they were sold out. So I was left with tickets I couldn't use. Sold them on to someone else in the end.
There were lots of complaints - Great Ormond Street hospital were there (who test on animals) a stand with dreamcatchers etc made from leather & feathers where there, and the primal Pantry had posters up advocating a paleo diet consisting of meat & dairy. Lol ridiculous.
But on a positive note, 12k people attended which goes to show how many people are either vegetarian/vegan or at least interested enough in the lifestyle to attend
Sorry about your ticket : ( I didn't realise people had issues and that's pretty wank!
I went on the Sunday. There was a man selling vegetable slicers, who was not told it was a vegan event, he thought it was vegetarian.... so he demonstrated how well it sliced cheese. Apparently there was a big kerfuffle! On the Sunday he was slicing Scheeze
poor man. not his fault. He was chatting to my sister who was buying said slicer.On the Sunday I didn't see a Great Ormond stall, and I saw the paleo bar stall (they werent that nice) but no other leaflets there. I got there around 11.30am and there were missing stalls already - I think all the ******** happened on the Saturday from the sounds of it.
Anyway I had fun, although the stall selection was a little bit boring. It was all either nakd bar knockoffs or health drinks (only so many types of spirulina you can look at). I'd go again just because it's a nice change for me 'cause I don't buy fake meats/milk/etc usually and there was some of that there. Also they had fake caviar and I cannot quite put into words how disgusting it was. All I bought was some Ms Cupcake, a bamboo pillow (random I know but I needed a new one and it was comfy) and a keyring that looks like an avocado.
OK so i just looked it up. Great Ormond Street were removed, and the Paleo people were moaned at and removed the leaflets.
It's sad, you go somewhere like that as a "safe space" and feel you can buy anything without having to worry. I'd feel sick if I bought something and presumed it was vegan (why wouldnt you) then found out it wasn't. Makes you lose faith a little bit.
Harpers Candles | Handmade, Cruelty Free & Proper Smelling Soy Candles I did discover this company there. The candles are GORGEOUS, good for gifts.
It's sad, you go somewhere like that as a "safe space" and feel you can buy anything without having to worry. I'd feel sick if I bought something and presumed it was vegan (why wouldnt you) then found out it wasn't. Makes you lose faith a little bit.
Harpers Candles | Handmade, Cruelty Free & Proper Smelling Soy Candles I did discover this company there. The candles are GORGEOUS, good for gifts.
AeryFairy
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Was this organised by the Brighton/Bristol VegFest people? I've always found those VegFests to be pretty great. This one sounds like it was a bit of a shambles - if it is the same people, I wonder what happened...
OP
OP
This does sound like a major redeeming factor.But on a positive note, 12k people attended which goes to show how many people are either vegetarian/vegan or at least interested enough in the lifestyle to attend
I'm going to buy the Harpers candles as I have looked and hadn't found any scented vegan ones.
I bought a pet odour candle when I was at the vet, I must have been stressed as I didn't even think that it might not be vegan until afterwards.
I bought a pet odour candle when I was at the vet, I must have been stressed as I didn't even think that it might not be vegan until afterwards.
